Bleak breakfast (5)

I believe the answer is:

gruel

(Other definitions for gruel that I've seen before include "Thin liquid food" , "Unappetising food" , "cheap fare" , "Thin oatmeal dish" , "Luger (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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